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Reading together in the library

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Kindergarten drums up adventure!

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Welcome back, Blue Jays!

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2nd grade builds towers with teamwork

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We missed you, Blue Jays!

RRES At A Glance

  • 198 Students in PreK-5th grades
  • 43 Employees including teachers, specialists, custodians, and support staff
  • Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program provides a bi-weekly snack for students
  • Science of Reading Champions for Change Northwest Regional Award Winner in 2024-2025
  • Busy Blue Jays participate in extra-curriculars like Quiz Bowl, Science Olympiad, Blue Jay Walkers, and more

Daily Announcements

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Volunteer Application

Beginning July 1, 2025, our school system will begin using a new platform to process volunteer applications. The information from our former platform will not transfer. Please click the headline above for more information and to access links to reapply as a volunteer. We appreciate all our volunteers and their dedication to our students, teachers, and their success!
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School Cash Online

SchoolCash Online allows for digital payment for field trips and other school costs. This link will open SchoolCash Online.
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Can Drive

Support our custodial staff by bringing us your empty aluminum cans to recycle!
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Infinite Campus Parent Portal

Wilkes County Schools now uses Infinite Campus for our Student Information System. Click the headline of this article (above) for a direct link to the Parent Portal.
Infinite Campus Updates

Complete your Child’s 2025–2026 Annual Update in Infinite Campus

Wilkes County Schools has transitioned to a new student information system and will not transfer any data from PowerSchool. Every family MUST update their household, medical, and emergency contact information. Activation keys, required for the creation of Parent Portal accounts, were sent through email on July 16, 2025. Click the headline above for instructions.
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Welcome to Roaring River Elementary School

Roaring River Elementary School commits to excellence in teaching through the presentation of 21st century global core curriculum, positive attitudes, celebration of student successes, and a caring environment for each child.
We believe students can reach their full potential through a strong partnership of home, school, and community.